Bridget’s Bunnies in the News
Bridget’s Bunnies nears $100K goal ahead of annual run in Barrie
Over 750 participants already registered for Saturday's run to support families facing pregnancy and infant loss.
Landmarks lighting up for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, also known as Wave of Light, to remember and honour babies gone too soon and support bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss.
Runners hop to the start line for annual Bridget’s Run
"It’s a joyful (event), and that’s how we present it but we also know the devastation that goes into us being successful with this," says co-founder of Bridget's Bunnies, offering support for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss
Local crafters helping parents going through pregnancy and infant loss
A local charity with a mission of raising awareness for pregnancy and infant loss is getting a boost of support from crafters.
Bridget’s Bunnies thankful for support from local businesses
Bridget’s Bunnies kits are aimed to help families who experience pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Run raises 'heartwarming' $36K for Barrie hospital
Donations will support RVH's neonatal intensive care unit and the obstetrics bereavement program
Bridget’s Run to help Barrie hospital going virtual this year
'Our goal has always been to ensure no family endures pregnancy or infant loss alone,' says founder
In lieu of birthday gifts, young boy collects donations for Bridget's Bunnies
'We figure that what others usually spend on a birthday gift for our children can be better used to help others in need,' says Ethan's mom
Bridget’s Bunnies expanding to comfort more families in time of loss
Organization has delivered nearly 200 comfort kits to Barrie-area hospitals for families who experience pregnancy or infant loss; Now they are branching out to New Tecumseth.
Bridget's Run raised $28,000 for comfort kits for RVH
'These funds mean families experiencing loss in our community will continue to receive compassion and support when they need it most,' says organizer
RVH MOVING FORWARD IN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PREGNANCY LOSS
Flag raised in Barrie for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
Bridget's Bunnies raises money for Barrie hospital's bereavement program
More than 400 people braved the cool weather and laced up for the inaugural Bridget’s Run, on Oct. 20 at Barrie’s Centennial Park, in recognition of Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month.
An incredible $33,380 was raised from participant registrations and community donations in support of Bridget’s Bunnies, an initiative to provide comfort kits to patients at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in the days following the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Funds from the run will also support RVH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Bereavement Program.